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He was a graduate of Ohio University and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from the U.S. Civil Service, was a member of the Coast Guard auxiliary and was an avid sailor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Gerdeman and Rosemary Schrimpf Gerdeman, and stepmother, Francis Gerdeman.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn "Care" Ogram Gerdeman; two daughters, Carly Young of Columbus, OH and Paula Gerdeman of Ossining, New York; one brother, Richard Gerdeman of Rockford, Ill.; four sisters, Nancy Crow, Kathy Schumaker, Betty Cox and Wendy Mangas, all of Lima, OH.
A celebration of Dave's life will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, at Paradise Cove Marina. For more information, visit towndock.net.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to U.S.C.G. Aux., Flotilla 2003, P.O. Box 1060, Oriental, NC 28571.
Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.
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Barbara Gilbert
October 25, 2010
Hi Carolyn, Kenny and I are deeply saddened to hear about Dave. We recall the wonder and beauty of Dave in our short time together and are eternally grateful to have been in your lives. We are remembering you in our thoughts and prayers. Barbara & Kenny Gilbert
October 24, 2010
Carolyn and Family,
I always envied you and Dave for retiring and moving where you and Dave could enjoy sailing. Dave and I worked together in Displays at Wright-Patt for quite a few years and became good friends. I missed you guys when you moved to Texas. Some how I always thought I'd see him again, maybe, Lord willing, someday I will!
May The Lord watch over you and your family during this difficult time.
John and Joyce Skinner
Sandy Keech
October 21, 2010
Care, I was so sorry to hear about your husband. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
October 21, 2010
Care, with warm thoughts I'm thinking of you and hoping that good memories will comfort you and your family during these difficult times.
Billie Mason
Kate & Rich Tuttle
October 21, 2010
We are deeply saddened by the news of Dave's passing. We hold his wife and family in our prayers. Dave was a good friend to us, a skilled craftsman with a beautiful spirit. He truly had a servant's heart. Dave was a very good man and he will be missed.
In Christ, Kate & Rich Tuttle
October 21, 2010
John and I are so sorry to hear about Dave. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we cannot make it down to the memorial tomorrow, but we are there in spirit. Your neighbors - John and Jeannie Keith
October 20, 2010
We're coming, Carolyn. Love Rich and Shar
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